Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
throw-in
noun
/ˈθroʊˌɪn/
Definition
A method of restarting play in soccer when the ball has gone out of bounds over the sideline.
Examples
- After the ball went out of bounds, the referee awarded a throw-in to the opposing team.
- The player executed a perfect throw-in, allowing his teammate to score a goal.
Meaning
A throw-in occurs when the ball is out of play and is thrown back into play by a player from the team that did not touch it last.
Synonyms
- re-start
- inbound
- re-introduction
